Chinese affairs expert Qian Benli, in an article published at the Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt (CADTM), has cited various news reports to ascertain the ill effects of OBOR, both on the domestic and international fronts.

Responding to lawmakers concerns in this regard, American spymasters during a Congressional hearing on worldwide threats refrained to talk about the OBOR's military dimension in Pakistan in open setting.

"China's attempts to gain veto authority over other countries' decisions, and its coercion directed at US allies and partners in particular, will likely threaten US posture and access if not addressed," the Pentagon said.